Devon's Joss Stone performs in North Korean bar

The star was shown on social media singing in front of a small crowd in the capital, Pyongyang.

She announced the visit as part of her Total World Tour, which has already seen her perform in Syria and Iraq.

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Joss Stone is trying to perform in every country in the world, and was pictured here singing in Havana in JanuaryImage caption: Joss Stone is trying to perform in every country in the world, and was pictured here singing in Havana in January

Alexander Lewis-Ranwell, 27, of no fixed abode, is charged with the murders of twin brothers Dick and Roger Carter, who were 84, and 80-year-old Anthony Payne.

Mr Lewis-Ranwell - who was not present at the hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday - is also accused of two offences of causing grievous bodily harm with intent on 9 February in Goodleigh, North Devon and 11 February in Exeter.

Prosecutor Richard Smith QC said: "This is a case that has three fatalities, five victims, two crime scenes and a wealth of investigation and forensic information."

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The body of an 80-year-old man was found in a house in Bonhay RoadImage caption: The body of an 80-year-old man was found in a house in Bonhay Road

Mr Payne was found dead at his Bonhay Road house on Monday 11 February.

The Carter brothers were found dead in Cowick Lane about 1.5 miles (2.4km) away the following day.

Mr Lewis-Ranwell was first arrested that evening.

The court heard two potential trial dates had been identified - of 15 July and 11 November.